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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

Low priced Dress Goods.
New things. ust out of the
cases from over the sea. From
the looms of the most cunning
wcavcrs of Europe. Cheap
labo-, cheap raw material, and
the best machinery make it pos
sible to sell these stuffs for so
little. You will wonder as you
look.
Saxony Plaids. Fine, hand
some, rich. The sheen of silk,
the blending Of exquisite tints
in every pattern. SOC.
Cloth Plaids. Small figures,
modest. y soft and clinging
stuff, that Grapes like camels'
hair. IS colorings, SIX cents.
Plaids of S. or 10 styles on
grounds of green, brown, navy,
garnet, blue. Firm, strong,
good to wear. You will look
twice before you know them
from expensive goods. Full OF
substance and service. And
pretty, too. IS cents.
Homcspun. Good, quiet
colors Is of them.) Good,
quiet stuhs. Stands-bys, with
out prctcncc or sham. IS
cents.
OF the I2H cent things {
great variety-Bciges, Bro
cadcs, Cashmercs in all the
Autumn colorings. Service
able and good looking. SI.5c
for a 12-yard dress! Heap:
Of the Cashmere sold for found
alton skirts.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

Mr.. Crookshanks, like the fellow
bitten by flea on the part he couldn't
scratch, has dreadful "oneasiness" on
account of tie harmony which prevails
the Republican ranks in Cecil. Like
some of the candidates on the Demo
cratic ticket, he will do some "big"
scratching between this and November.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10
The Juvenile" Democracy saw prop

The Juvenile" Democracy saw prop
er to ignore the First, Fourth and
Ninth districts in constructing the mi
nority ticket. Suppose the sturdy Dem
ocrats of the First, Fourth and Ninth
districts see proper to ignore the gu
veniles" on election day? Who will
have a right to complain? Turn about
is fair play,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

DR.. ]. H. LAMAR, of Elkton, Md, is
in Washington attending the Medical
Congress. He speaks confidently OF
the prospect for the Democratic ticket
in Cecil county, and is sanguine that a
large Democratic majority will be rolled
up there in November-BaHo. SIN of
Thursday.
With due respect to the Doctor we
hope he is regarded as better medi-
cal authority by the faculty, than the
above extract would indicate him to be
in Cecil politics.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10
TEanamake hers.
OF course Won will come

OF course you will come to
Philadelphia during the Consti-
tutional Centennial. 1t will
be a grand and memorable oc-
casion. The Trades display
the Military display, the rccep-
ton by President Cleveland,
the Grafton by Justice Miller,
the public and private decora-
tons, the crowds, the hurrah,
will be somcthingt think about
and talk about with pleasure as
long as memory lasts. Half
the fun may be lostif you don't
know the points of interest in
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

Registration is a necessary legal con
ditlon to the exercise OF the light OF
voting.
When SO important an election is at
hand, let no Republican or Independ-
ent voter lose this right through negl-
gence or forgetfulness.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10
GROWTH OF ASTI-SALOONISM.

That the antI-saloon movement
would, if persevered in, commend it
self more strongly continually to the
friends of temperance in the Republi-
can party should have been apparent
from the first That the excuses prac-
ticed by third party dictionaries in the
name of prohibition would strengthen
this tendency was not less obvious. As
between practical, sober, working
policy, altogether attainable, and one
pitched upon aims SO remote and mac
cessible as to make the support of it
little better than beating of the air,
there cannot be long hesitation. The
Prohibition programme sets forth goal
beyond the reach of living men for the
most part. The anti-saloon movement
looks to the application of temperance
principles to the fullest extent attaina-
bic under existing conditions. 1t does
not declare wildly and irrationalIy that
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

of the factional ticket nominated by
a minority" be elected, would the ad
ministration of county affairs be con-
Quoted by it primarily in the interest of
the whole people, or in that of the mi
nority faction which nominated it We
submit the conumdrum to the Cecil
DCu0Clnt.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10
Observation-Disclosures
ESTABLISHED iNI84i,
Is PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY
At ELKToN,MD
HENRY R. T0RBERT, Editor
a. s, HINCHlIFFE, Associate Editor.
FERNS OF SUBSCRIPTION
ADVERTISING RITES:

Local matter Ten Cents line for single inSerftoR
Mirage aud Death Notices inserted grdf"fouSLy.
Obituaries lciH be chargcd hct the usual rate Of
transient local matter.
Transient rateS-Eight cents a line for one and
-Four cents line for erery additional insertion.
one inch Of space counted as Ireire lines one
col INN, Fire Dollars per inch, one gear -Four
changes GIo,ceG to yearly advertisers without ADA
fiOpdl charge.
The circulation Of The Hhig being among the most
intelligent CLASSES Of Cccii county and the ADJOINING
counties Of Maryland, Pennsylvania and Deid'rGFe
ii proprietor confidently recommends tito Business
Men as most desirable medium for remuaerdt'rt
adrertising To motntdm its high STANDARD as a
tamily Journal no offensive or Objectionable "6rer
tisemcnts lciH Be admitted at am price.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

THE ''sorehead" editor of the Dem
02at spread himself by proxy over a
column of the last issue of his paper
in frantic effort to foment Republi-
can dlscord. 1t won't work, General.
The Republicans of Cecil are not tray
cling that road this year.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

The cleansing, soothing and healing pro
pertieS of Darbys PrCphy Tactic Fluid are eX-
perienced in the treatment and cure of Ca
tarrh and kindred complaints. The Fluid
southes and heals the intlamcd membranes
and removes the offensive odor that Charac-
terizes the disease should the intl ANNA
ton have reached the throat USE the Fluid
as a gargle to allay the Inflammation and to
diSluttct.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

The editor of the Democrat allowed
his proxy last week to intimate that the
Republican candidate for States Attor-
ney had promised the Democratic can
didate not to be competitor for that
office. VIII the amiabIe (?) editor pub
licly express his brI,atc belief on that
matter
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

He is an excellent General who by
strategy and maneuver can dis7dc his
opponents and strengthen his own
struggling ranks. pretty George,
however, is not General of that
stripe. The last issue of the Democrat
affords fresh evidence of the fact.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10
ssYHE+WHIGS.

Prs-smnsnty raIuabIe for lis Local as rel as Gen
e,ai Intelligence Netrs Communications are respect
tuiiy solicited from all sections Of the county, IN
addition to the weesiy contributions Of lis regular
Orps Of correspondents. anonymous conimunted-
ions lriH receire no attention, the name Of the
crie, bcing required in all eases as guarantee Of
good faith.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

Mr. Crookshanks IS quite unhappy
over the peaceful condition of the Re
publican party in Cecil county. After
the Sth OF November he will be posi-
tiNely WretChed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

"a rolling stone gathers no moss"
The truth of the proverb is demonstra-
ted on every foot of the public roads
of this county. Lots of rolling stones
and no money to remove them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

"a factional ticket nominated by
minority''-that was the language of an
intelligent Democrat, speaking OF the
ticket of the Young Democracy"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10
THE CECIL AND WIRE FENCE COMPANY OF CECIL COUNTY,


You considering the Fertilizer question. All
Fertilizers lower in price than before. Will you
patronzc the agent of firms personally unknown you
the well-cquippcd factory located in your midst
Which is likely give you full value and goods
represented Which appeals stronger for your confidence
and support The great increase in the number of
factories gives you Fertilizers at half what they cost
years ago and much better goods.
Our place of business is open your nearest grst
MILL and you welcome there every day of the year. Was
with the city Fertilizer works? If YOU a Bone
man, remember that o13Rd clean cattle Bone and
headquarters this article Come and inspect big stock
and ground Don't let any sharp dealer agent sell
You Steamed Bone, Ground Tankage Packing House
Bone, and make you believe it is anything like Pure
Ground Raw Bone. 1t isn't If YOU think you'll get
left.
Look the fellow who offers you something the
price lower good SCOTS Sure Growth. Don't
be deceived by such trick. The Growth the highest
grade complete Fertilizer for Wheat sold in this section Its
analysis and estimated commercial value prove it. per
the Available Phosphoc Acid guaranteed derived from
DiSSohed 1nimaI B0nc-not from DiSS0lzed Rock; the
Ammonia is had from the most soluble materia-Anmal
Flesh and Bood-and the Potash from No. Nuate of Pot
ash, pound of kain being used in it. The absence of
KANT will be worth good deal the farmer it will ab
s01n/e rezeM the sticky condition when drilling which
often makes good fertilizer unpopular
AS a companion Fertilizer to Sure Growth offer
mproved Standard Phosphate for Wheat 1t rich
Sure Growth Phosphorc Acid and in Potash, and only
little lower in Ammonia. 1t equal in analysis many of
the popular Wheat Fertilizers in and will sell much
lower than goods of similar grade the market
Our Fertilizers sold guarantee that they in
perfect order for drilling being regularly fine and dry, and
will forfeit the bill they fall short of the guaranteed analysis.
THE SCOTT FERTILIZER CO.,
ELKTON, MD.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10
Order Of Publication.

John T. Shippers and wife. vs.. Go. W. Shippers.
Il. al.
In tie Circuit Court Tor Cecil County. No. l.427
Equity.
TUE object of this suit is to procure a
Il decree Tor the sale Of certain Real Estate in
Cecil county. Maryland. Of which Mary Slmpcrs.
late OF said county. deceased. died seized and pos
scS>cd.
The bill = ties that the said Mary Shippers was.
in her lifetime. the owner. in fee simple OF certain
Real Estate lying in the 5th district oi said rouu-
ty: that she died ON the lurh OF June l>>1. intcs-
tate. leaving. a her only hcir-ati law the follow
in" children. VIZ: John L. Shippers. George W.
SmperS lanes II. Shippers. Sarah n. Worth and
William I. Lynch: that the said John T. Shippers
has wife. Mary A. Simpcr>: the SAID George W.
Shippers has wife. Sarah 4. Smper~: the said
Jas. IL. Shippers has wife. Curuelia II. Shippers:
the said Sarah \. Worth has il husband Isaac
Worth and the sand William I Lynch nds wife
- Lynch. all OF whom a:e adults. residing in
Cecil county except the said James II. Shippers
ana wife who reside beyond the jurisdiction OF
this court; that til" said Real Estate is not
>uSc tptihe OF partition without loss and injury To
those entitled ana that Il sale thereof would be to
the advantage OF all parties interested in said
Real + tate.
The bill prayS for decree .u7 the sale of sid
Real Estate and a division Of the proceeds Of .ie
1t is thcreupon this 6th day at September. 1857
ordered 10y the Circuit Court Tor Cecil County, in
Equity. that the plaintiffs by causing a copy OF
tins order Ia he inserted in some newspaper pub
lishci III said Cecil county. once in each OF tour
successive weeks before the llth day OF October.
1857. give notice to the said absent defendants OF
the object and substance OF this bill. warning
them 10 appear i'll this court. in person 10y so
citor or before the llth day OF January next.
to show cause il any they have. why Il, cree
ought not to be passed Is prayed.
JAMES y. DAVIS,
True '"ly-rest Clerk.
Sep. lot JAMES y. DAVIS. Clerk.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10
| Good Work Horse. ; Cows

two with calves by their side. one grade Guern-
Scy: Germantown carriage. b ckbOard wagon
sets OF light harness, carriage robe and whips
blows. ! Cultivatur. ! harrow. forks shOvclS
hoes rakcS lot oil bags, corn shelter. Ell cutter
HOUSEHOLD GOODS Bcdstc:dS beds and
bedding. bureau, wash stands. looking glasses
chest tables, stoves, one No. cook with all
the fixtures: haldo2en new cLne.seat chairs,
rocking and other chairs, pictures. over 100 ydS.
carpcting. tubs. buckets. pans. churn and horse
corner cupboard. 5pairS window shades, ice cream
freezer and can oil cloth Carthen tin and queens
ware. tea set glassware, one dozen knives and
forks shovel and ton%S. brass Kettle. lot of chick
ems. and many other articles too tedious to men
ton.
TERMS.-A credit OF six months viii be given
ON sums over SO with approved security payable
at the Elktun Bank.
Sale to commence at ] o'clock T..
JOHN JOHNSON
SHoCKLFY n SMITH. AuCtioncer-. SCptlutS
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10
Tu BuILuERE.

Proposals solicited Tor q SCHOOL. HOUSE for
the rulorcd people OF Port Deposit @4N5N feet
Proposals To he opened lit Elktnu at II NJ. on
II ESpAN. SEPTEMBER 18th. House To lie
completed ON or before Nov. u, 1857. For further
information call ON
/. =. ENERIST
Scp;.t2 School Commissioners Port Deposit, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

Book News for September,
with portrait Of John Bur
roughs, author and essayist, is
now ready. 5 cents, 50 cents
a year.
In this number appears the
first of a series of Studies Of
Prominent Contemporaneous
Novelists,' by Mr.. Maurice
Thompson, a caustic yet dis
eliminating critic. He deals
with Count Tolstoi this time,
Whatever your view of the IA
nous Russian, you will find in
Mr.. Thompson's article much
food tor thought. SO you will
also in a dozen other articles
in September Book News.
There are many new features
in this issue. The ''Wanamakcr
Descriptive Price List of New
Books,' of course. May save
you the price of a years sub
scription on a single volume.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

THE Juveniles" have grown Older,
but, apparently no wiser
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10
TERRIFIC
REDUCTION!

$500, 900 WORTH OF ELEGANT CLOTHING.
Mems Good Strong SHIFTS. Sc & s., formerly $40.
Stylish Cashmere and Worstcd Suits, SO re-
duCed from S12 y SIS.
Fine English Serges, W orsteds, &c, Suits So,
heretofore SIS.
Imported Fabrics, all colo7s and shapes, Suits l5,
We're so.
Finest Imported Cloths in the world, $40 and SIS,
elsewhere S35 and $40.
Boys Suits, Best in this any other market, at
S1.19 and $3.50
Boys stylish Suits, in Serges and Cassimcres,
down to $3.50 and So
Boys and Youths Finest Dress Suits down to
So, $50, 10, II, and So.
Best Shirts in the world, SOC & 75c: Numbered, at
75c. 4 81.
Neckwear at Soc, equal to other peoples at 100
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

"ANTED-An Energetic Man to
w sell SEWN" Machines in Cecil county.
Address or call at THE SINGER MFG CO.
sept l0-2t II n. Charles St, Baltimore.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10
NEW OYER IISE MEME

EOR RENT.-Hnuse on North ST.,
Il Elkton. Possession given at once. Apply to
X. G. TIACkERY,
Sep l0-2t. Attorney.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

There is no handler shoe for
a young man than the Con
grcss; drcssy, too. The new
patent goring is warranted, and
it does not bind the ankle, New
style Just here. Fine calf, hand
welt, S.
For a handsome, knock
about shoe we know OF no
other for S. equal to the
Wanamaker."
\ new lot of French calf
han d. scwcd Waukenphast
every pair warranted, s..
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10
For Sale.
For Sale.
Public Sale Of Personal Property
IS R AfAh a:g -

Will be sold at Public sale. on the premises OF
the subscriber one mile west of !. ID. Carriers
paper mill, on
Thursday, September %, 1887,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10
PROPOSALS Invited to Repair a CGurCh.

Notice is hereby given that the Trustees OF
linton NJ. +. Church. will receive 1T said church
scaled proposals to repair same up TO "clUck On
TUESDAY,, the 18Th Inst,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10

Another surprise in Black
Cachemirc Silk. From the
looms of Won Beckerath.
Thorough in the make, natural
dye, 2,3's inches wide. SI.25,
$I.5o, SI.65, and Sl.75. We
think these prices are 20 per
cent under those of any similar
silks within your reach.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Chestnut. Thirteenth and Market streets,
and city hall square.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-10
THE CECIL HEDGE AND WIRE Fence COMPANY.

lob HAINES, Secretary.
II. II. HAINES, Treasurer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1887-02-18
- o - -
Pc B BLES.

The dime museum woman, who
writes with her toes must make u great
many foot notes.
You must see about seats for the
new opera, Fishy, said Mrs. Fish
whacker to Mr.. + saw the lIhrettos
at the books ore today. { Horatii Fiacci
Opera.)
No sooner is the Reic lstay dssolv-
d in Germany than the Lanltag is
opened, and We dare SAY R.g''g and
Bobtall will be along presently.
NJ. L. uolbrook has written IA book
Oh ''How to Strengthen the Memory.
He Omits the IN st fashionable OF
streugthsners. that of tying string
about the foretinger.
Mr.. Whistler wnr' yellow glove, {,
carried yellow stick, and showed at
his breast pocket note of yellow on
the occasion of the opening of the
Grosvenor Gallery Exhibition in Lon.
don.
DR.. George Frommann, the celebra-
ted lingui-t, is dead. At one period
Of his life he was able to converse with
entire facility in forty nine languages,
including dialects. L.tin he spoke as
rapidly as German.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1887-02-18
Volume XLIII.---No. 36.

tive noses had been gradually under
mining, tell upon Speckle, and pinned
him there. When the others were fed
at night, be was found dead.
The next morning, for reasons best
known to himself, Mr.. Wayfeld gave
the survivors new hom. near the
barn.
70 tell the truth. | believe he was
actuated by superstitious dread least
the we'll remembered curse should ex.
tend to the others if they remained
there, and it was very evident that he
had had ''enough Of it, but he had
had his "wav"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1887-02-18
HIRA.I wAYFIELD's WAY.

why, Father Waytirld. What in
this world be you dom - 81 III mind
in nv own business, madam. f We
want ter know; n hats mare'n w
en- saw
Wall. .h'd jest like t know what
business you've got to bIlld sech a
shauty, right under my parlow win
der. as We might say. What's the
thing fur, auyh ::
Its for the pigs, Mrs, Waytield ;
I've kept um cosped up in the cubby,
hole long enough Now. seems your
business here seems to be done. sup
posen' We turn right round n See I
We cant find some in your proper
place-the house.
Mr. WayiieId stood aghaSt Have
the pigs in The ol garden, That was
htile too mach to be believed,
80 papa called ont Hope, from
the plrlor door. You dont really
mean it."
Hope Was nineteen. and everyone
who had known the father needed no
one to explain that she wac his child.
Her mouth had the same firm lines,
her high forehead hal the same slope,
and her black eve the same flash.
Smart as all creation, the nelghbors
szid--glveu t. witty repartee and bub-
bling good humor, If nothing crossed
her; out the indomitable Will of the
father had been reproduced in the girl,
aud they were a lie self sufficient and
independent.
Wal ef don't mean it, then, |
don't-that's all. Guess hLin't the
sort of man, tho, that has [ 90 inter
the house an ask the woman folks
when | ell breathe, II r where | s'll
keep my hogs.
Hiram Waylield. Ye don't mean
to say tat your goIn' to turn this
beautiful g'rdeu into u pig pen
gasped { { rate wife.
"fuaj's i.>t what IN AN ter saw
/ 'Gnud gracious II, ef tnaut enough
t SEE such an cd unIalow rrgt next
/ t par lur an /, droom. But no, 1t
seems t ye~ want them pigs right un
! der Yer nose, a SqueaIln an gruntln
aud breedIn' typhoid fever. Pretty
place to invite comp'ny lut", that par.
| Ior II be, won't 1t: And there's them
rose bushes. an that sparagu-. What
W guIn' t do with them
AS fer the compny, cf they don't
like 1t, they amt ohIeeged to stay
Folks ought to know better n to "
.oardin' ronnd amongst the farmers
in summer time, anyway. As to them
rose bushcs--l don't knows | care
what becomes of them. Y! can't ea,
EN-, nor sell um, nor We can't wear um
an ! guess likely them pigs II melleI
up the dirt around um some
Hope felt that she could not have il
so.
80, father. don't." she cried. an
give you ten dollars if you WON'T
Feel mighty important jest becaus,
You've been knockin' around in tha
old straw shop little, don't ye'
Make it ten thousand, an ye couldn'
bluff NE off from carryin' out wha
I've begun. III hev my way, if ye b'
headstrong."
80 father! | don't want you to d'
+ il! Now just Think
Il cant hel p what ye don't want
an what's more, | don't care!
Hoe had become as angry as he
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1887-02-18
l1u,trJ.
THE Grateful MERMAID.
4 DANISH LEGEND


The isherr. II drew in his nets To the shore,
Ana in thea, a prize never caught before
Ts- fair. white arms waved widely in air,
Al / beautiful. pleading iace was there.
The fisherman h. Ills Had" on high
And eFird we Sorcertss YOU must die
'TS |, your mistress that now commtnd.'
Tb.t rbis !, mrimnii-the s.i or's woe.
TIL he lear. in her .rms. and his soul i. gene
Tbfnuyh her sedurr,ors IA, found his grave. >
Se-s-,v nj, nol'Jerlbu we forgive.
And ,e, the r,nsntrnt mrrn,id tr,er'
AID the fisherman. 'rain,t hi. vii ote,ed
Aud he ..u n, mermaid ; lace no more
'sItiIie ,iofn ar'ss hat night
AL the "'.d "ioa' '"g'd ~ '"e'f angry "'sn'
rig" 10 me ''r the "'io"s ~e,s 70, u.
asd map! sh'p vas "fe'A Aoa '"s''
NJ lad, Wer', on her 'eottd An'e,
All pray d ior her !oid, Who "Hs out Al SEA
She heard tn. ~ins,,nA the waves loud rosr
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1887-02-18
The Hare in the Moon.

There is common superstition a.
gainst pointing the finger at the new
moon and in Swabia children are not
allowed to make the shadow figure of
a hare on the walls with their fingers,
in imitation of the hare sometimes
supposed to be visible in the moon.
This latter custom is curious, because
in China, India and Ceylon there is
also thought to be a hare in the moon,
and in connection with definite tradl-
tions. In Indian mythology, the god
of the moon carries hare; in Ceylon
the story is that the hare, meeting
Buddha in a wood, babe him light a
fire, and then proceeded to jump into
it, for her to be cooked for his benefit:
whereupon Buddha sna'ched the good
animal from the flame and translated
him to the moon. And the Chinese
hold that the hare's figure was placed
in the moon to commemorate the action
of the Ruler Of Heaven, who once
changed himself into hare to assuage
the pangs of hungry traveller. Some
such story must underlie the Swabian
custom, which, like other customs in
connection with the moon, is some
times thought to be survival Of the
old system of moon worship. But
how came it that the sun and moon
we're ever worsnipped at all? Is it
not, 18th greater probability, because
human attributes were once ascribed
to them with fear and dread, than be.
cause they we're regarded as the SYM
bols OF light, or fire, or heat? From
the belief in their humanity to belief
in their divinity, the transition would
be natural and obvious. and, in fact,
on no other theory can We understand
all the propitiatiory sacrifices connect
ed with their worship. Would the
Mexicans have offered their horrible
human sacrifices merely to the SYM
bols of light and heat ?-Genteman's 8
Magazine.